Frank Tomlinson looking through a photograph album with his son, c1945

An album of more than 1,000 photographs sheds new light on the Second World War. Many of the images show scenes from the famously unsuccessful Operation MARKET GARDEN, making the acquisition particularly poignant in its 70th anniversary year.

Capture of the Jingling Johnny by the 88th Regiment of Foot at Salamanca, 1812

July 22 marks the day that the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers) captured the Jingling Johnny at the Battle of Salamanca in 1812. The relic would become a treasured regimental mascot for over a hundred years.

Telex message announcing the recapture of the Falkland Islands, 14 June 1982

The National Army Museum has recently acquired the document that signalled the end of the Falklands War, the original telex announcing the official surrender of the Argentine land forces to the British on 14 June 1982.

Ornamental housewife, c1867

Contemporary artist Susan Stockwell has been working with the Museum to create a new work of art for the Collection. Curator Sophie Stathi takes a look at some of the historic textiles that have inspired Susan.

An IED Search Team celebrates Christmas on Op HERRICK 13

Take a break from fighting through the shops, tackling the turkey and battling the festive bulge, and discover how soldiers serving in Afghanistan share the festive cheer and celebrate Christmas despite the threats of conflict.

Medal commemorating the Parliamentarian victory at the Battle of Dunbar, 1650

In 1647 Christmas was almost cancelled as the Long Parliament and its army tried to banish all festivities, from carol singing to mince pies, that smacked against the sober Puritan values of the period.